8k3a vs KX7 a test

[SKATAN]

can anyone post a bench done on abit kx7 with a ti4200 clocked 300/600 so then ill post a score done on my 8k3a to compare both

settings


cpu and fsb 166x11 - 1833mhz

win2k sp3

rivatuner lodbias set to 4 ,vsync off ,prerender 3 ,textures force level 0 ,disable fog table emulation, and disable antialiasing


and don´t touch anything else

about performance


tweak the bios and wpcredit as much as you can


dont pause between tests

thankz in advance


ps:someone can always try to beat my 3dmark score with the same clocks on a kx7 ;)

[MrIcee]

Give me a couple hours and will do Skatan:)

Randi:D

Whoops..just noticed you said Ti4200..I don't have that card...could a Ti4600 substitute at those Mhz speeds??

[shadco]

Oh well I ran it anyway so here goes.

Abit AT7 still an Abit kt333.

XP not win2k.

Visiontek TI4400 300/600 Riva tweaks as requested

166x11 (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ddr333/AT7/4skat1.jpg)

Ram (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ddr333/AT7/4skat2.jpg)

11884 (http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=4178492)

I know it's not what you asked for but the KX7 is tied up and it has XP also.

Yeah and the Nature score sux as usual.

Oh here's a KX7 Score (http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=4157876 )

Shad

[MrIcee]

I just blew a 12,469 with the specified settings, but Ti4600 clocked at the required matching speeds. I don't have a nic installed so will post up my score with a link in a bit:)

SKATAN...what are we shooting for here in comparison to your 8K3A+?? Post up a score so we can compare or link here so we can compare notes:)

Randi:D

PS: Shadco...I'm showing 26xx/25xx in Sandra.

[shadco]

PS: Shadco...I'm showing 26xx/25xx in Sandra.

You running fast, or ultra command decode?

Shad

[MrIcee]

Ultra baby:)

Gotta use what the KX7 offers..right?? Can't help that Epox didn't include it:)

Randi:D

[shadco]

Interesting Ultra made no difference on the AT7.

Are you using the 9K bios or 7M?

I'm using the 9K equivalent on the AT7.

It's a :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: when these Abit users hijack your thread isn't it?

Shad

[MrIcee]

Using the 9K bios:)

I just switched my drivers back to the 29.40's from 29.60's that I had been playing with...got a big boost along with disabling L2 ECC checking ...I'll be uploading the score right now and post it in a few:)

Randi:D

[spaceboy]

Originally posted by MrIcee

PS: Shadco...I'm showing 26xx/25xx in Sandra.


the best i can get of my Gw is 305/575.. :(:(:(

Randi.. i'm waiting for these killer scores at 166x11 ;)
and ... how to do it ;)

[SKATAN]

Thankz guys for posting your scores

mrIcee you make that kx7 fly :)
ehehe but I also make my 8k3a fly :)



ok guys heres my score


http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=4180743 12254mrks

everything done as stated no OS tweaks just the rivatuner and then performance tweaks (bios & wpcredit)



does anyone else have a ti4200 and kx7 that can bench ??



I think that the ti4600 advantage of having 128mbs of ram is giving those 200mrks (less stress on AGP) :D

(i know that in the "old days" 32m gts would lose 100mrks vs 64m gts)


my t4200 gpu is so crappy locked me two times at 300 in drago high , but managed to get through the third try :(


sandra (open browser and other stuff)

2530
2410




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Mricee
what is the limit on the kx7 for ultra /fast and normal fsb speaking ?

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shadco

are you using 128 agp aperture size?????????

[spaceboy]

i can only bench at 300/570 if you want!
i'm now setting up the system after the mods on the KX7

[shadco]

shadco
are you using 128 agp aperture size?????????

Yes but that is the Kiddies system that has an XP build that has been through a ECS K75SA, a Soyo Dragon plus, an Asus A7V333, and now an Abit AT7 so it is by now means anywgere near optimal for benching.

I may be able to get the KX7 fired up today but it looks like you already have your answer and it has a 4400 anyway.

Shad

[SKATAN]

Originally posted by spaceboy
i can only bench at 300/570 if you want!
i'm now setting up the system after the mods on the KX7

yes please

tweak the performance as much as you can

ultra cpu comand wpcredit etc :)

[MrIcee]

Here you go guys...finally found time to get this uploaded for you.

All parameters set as defined by Skatan..except for the fact I'm using the Ti4600 set to his clocks. I acknowledge that there may be a performance difference due to the additional ram on the card:)

Only other difference is I switched drivers from my first bench...back to the 29.40's...still haven't found another faster on my system...29.60's didn't cut it. Heres the final tally


12,640 (http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=4185264)


And Skatan my friend...you indeed know how to make the 8K3A+ bench like a wildfire:D

Randi:D

PS: Skatan..as far as Ultra....I can use it up to about 180-182Mhz...fast from there up thru about 210Mhz. Noermal from there thru 225Mhz withmy Sammy of course. Not sure yet where the Corsair XMS PC3200C2 will go until I finish burning it in.

[SKATAN]

thankz Mricee


:eek:

400mrks :rolleyes:

to raise 400mrks I need +10~ of fsb and +100~ of cpu :(


you changed from 29.60 to 29.40 and disabled l2 ecc checking and raised 200 more marks?

thats amazing , and i need 34mrks to go 13k :(


I think ill try those 29.40 they seem amazing :eek:

the new 2812 bios and check if the L2 ECC error correction is enabled or disabled

you never know




anyone with a ti4200 and a kx7 that can do the test :(

[SKATAN]

my win2k died two days ago because of wpcredit testing

so after a fresh install new bios 2812+ wpcredit and 29.40

12439 (http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=4202696)


before win2k died I also did this test

29.60 L2 Ecc correction enabled (http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=4202716)

29.40 L2 Ecc correction disabled (http://service.madonion.com/compare?2k1=4202715)

i double checked

weird hum?

I probably did something wrong or the 8k3a really sucks

[MrIcee]

When I disabled L2 ECC correction on the KX7....my FPS scores in car and Lobby soared...from low 20o's to 215 in car low at 1695Mhz 8.5x199Mhz FSb. There was a substantial difference that I had not really realized previously on this board. I accidently had the ECC checking enabled as I had cleared the cmos previously and inadvertantly didn't set its parameter. As far as the 8K3A+...I loved the board but felt like it was being held back by reigns in 3DMark benching. Even when I had the bandwidth up to par...it still lacked in the FPS games car and lobby...closer in score Dragon and nature.

Randi:D